Laytonsville Elementary

21401 Laytonsville Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/laytonsvillees/

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Laytonsville Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a proud member of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Situated in a semi-rural setting, the school serves a tight-knit community and is known for its welcoming, small-town atmosphere despite being part of one of the largest school districts in the nation. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence while emphasizing character development and community involvement.

The school is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while also integrating the arts and social-emotional learning. Laytonsville Elementary benefits from a strong partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding local community, which supports various extracurricular programs and school-wide events. By prioritizing both rigorous academic standards and a nurturing school culture, Laytonsville Elementary strives to prepare its students to be responsible, engaged citizens as they transition to middle school.

355

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laytonsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	140
Black	58
Asian	27
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
140 (39.4%)
White
104 (29.3%)
Black
58 (16.3%)
Asian
27 (7.6%)
Two or More
25 (7.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-1660
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/laytonsvillees/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laytonsville Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laytonsville Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	44.5%
Male	197	55.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)